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November 2017 Aurora Grove Public School Gazette Principal: Karen Goan Superintendent: Becky Green Trustee: Peter Adams - Luchowski 905 727-4435 905 884-4477 905 713-1729 From the Principal’s Desk Volunteering @ Aurora Grove PS As we begin the school year, we once again welcome volunteers in many aspects of school life, assisting in classrooms, reading with children, attending field trips, driving students to various events, etc. It is our responsibility to ensure that all volunteers comply with the Board requirements with respect to PVSC (Police Vulnerable Sector Check), Annual Offence Declarations and the completion of the Confidentiality Agreement. If you wish to volunteer, please ensure that you have completed the PVSC through the York Region Police. The application process is outlined on the York Region website: https://www.yrp.ca/en/services/vulnerable-sector-check.asp If you have any questions, please contact the office for assistance. Creating Safe & Healthy Schools: Food for Celebrations We all enjoy celebrations, whether they be small, like a lost tooth, or bigger, like a birthday or national holiday. As an educational facility, although we enjoy acknowledging special events, we cannot be agents of sharing food. We cannot accept or allow children to bring in food for celebrations due to the risk of allergic reactions. If your child would like to share a special event with their class, we suggest distributing items such as pencils, erasers or stickers. One creative way families could celebrate a birthday would be to purchase a book for the class, wrap it up, and let your child open it in front of everyone and have the teacher read it (with a personalized birthday message from you!). There are lots of alternatives… these are just a few! We thank you for your help and understanding. Valuables The school and school Board will not be held liable for theft or damage to personal property. Therefore, parents and students are strongly encouraged to leave all valuables at home. Card collections are not to be brought to school. The use of personal electronic devices at school requires a notice from the classroom teachers that is signed by the parent\guardian. Note: Any theft or damage to personal items will not be the responsibility of the school or YRDSB. Lost & Found Is your son or daughter missing a jacket? Perhaps a pair of shoes? Have a look in the hallway just beyond the main office. We will donate unclaimed items to charity periodically. Lates and absences… We would like to thank all students and parents who arrive at school on time. Being on time and attending regularly are important life skills. School begins: 9:00 am (entry bell at 8:55am) Recess: 10:40 – 11:10am Lunch: 12:50pm - 1:50pm Dismissal: 3:30pm

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Aurora Grove Gazette

November 2017

Aurora Grove Public School Gazette

Principa l : Karen Goan Super intendent: Becky Green Trustee: Peter Adams - Luchowski 905 727-4435 905 884-4477 905 713-1729

From the Principal’s Desk

Volunteering @ Aurora Grove PS As we begin the school year, we once again welcome volunteers in many aspects of school life, assisting in classrooms, reading with children, attending field trips, driving students to various events, etc. It is our responsibility to ensure that all volunteers comply with the Board requirements with respect to PVSC (Police Vulnerable Sector Check), Annual Offence Declarations and the completion of the Confidentiality Agreement. If you wish to volunteer, please ensure that you have completed the PVSC through the York Region Police. The application process is outlined on the York Region website:

https://www.yrp.ca/en/services/vulnerable-sector-check.asp If you have any questions, please contact the office for assistance.

Creating Safe & Healthy Schools: Food for Celebrations We all enjoy celebrations, whether they be small, like a lost tooth, or bigger, like a birthday or national holiday. As an educational facility, although we enjoy acknowledging special events, we cannot be agents of sharing food. We cannot accept or allow children to bring in food for celebrations due to the risk of allergic reactions. If your child would like to share a special event with their class, we suggest distributing items such as pencils, erasers or stickers. One creative way families could celebrate a birthday would be to purchase a book for the class, wrap it up, and let your child open it in front of everyone and have the teacher read it (with a personalized birthday message from you!). There are lots of alternatives… these are just a few! We thank you for your help and understanding.

Valuables The school and school Board will not be held liable for theft or damage to personal property. Therefore, parents and students are strongly encouraged to leave all valuables at home. Card collections are not to be brought to school. The use of personal electronic devices at school requires a notice from the classroom teachers that is signed by the parent\guardian. Note: Any theft or damage to personal items will not be the responsibility of the school or YRDSB.

Lost & Found Is your son or daughter missing a jacket? Perhaps a pair of shoes? Have a look in the hallway just beyond the main office. We will donate unclaimed items to charity periodically.

Lates and absences… We would like to thank all students and parents who arrive at school on time. Being on time and attending regularly are important life skills. School begins: 9:00 am (entry bell at 8:55am) Recess: 10:40 – 11:10am Lunch: 12:50pm - 1:50pm Dismissal: 3:30pm

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Attendance and Punctuality matter... School can be a wonderful time in the life of a child. It is a time for learning and for developing friendships. Children begin to develop lifelong habits and skills. Getting to school – every day and on time and avoiding absences – is very important for your child is to get the most out of school. Learning occurs daily, right from the start of class. By establishing patterns early on (e.g., by being punctual and responsible) children acquire positive habits about school attendance. Students who are in class on time

• get their ‘minds-on’ school• hear the announcements and important instructions that are provided regarding the school day and

events• are well-informed

Students arriving late to class miss announcements, instructions and interrupt the classroom instruction that is already underway. This is also true for students who arrive late from lunch break at 1:50pm. Let’s do all that we can to develop good habits early in the school year that are long lasting so all Aurora Grove students are “on task” because they are “on time”.

Extended holidays Sometimes parents plan extended holidays during the school year. Parents who choose to remove a student from school to travel are responsible for providing the learning experiences the student has missed while away. This means that you might need to teach the concepts or hire a tutor, if you are unfamiliar with the material. Teachers are often asked to provide work for the time the student will be absent. The challenge is that the child will need instruction prior to being able to do the work. While not a requirement, teachers can sometimes assemble the work they think the child can do independently. Past experience has shown that the children rarely do the work while on vacation. If you want your child to do some school-related activity while on vacation, a daily journal and reading a book are great ideas (in French if in French Immersion or grades 4 – 8). When the child returns to school, she/he will need to “catch-up” on the missed concepts taught. Parents will need to support this learning, as well. Please remember that for each week of absence, a child will miss approximately 25 hours of instruction.

Aurora Grove Advisory School Council According to YRDSB policy 262.0 (School Councils), The Board believes that school councils play an important role in building school, family and community partnerships by providing input into relevant school level and Board decisions and by encouraging the meaningful involvement of all members of the school community in support of student learning.

There are many avenues for parent and family engagement with their home school. Being a part of the school council is a way to be connected to student achievement and well-being and the many contributions Aurora Grove school council have made to students and families here over the years. Our first meet of the school year was held on Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm in the school library. Congratulations to our new school council members who will continue to support student well-being and achievement through various parent, family and community engagement initiatives this year! They are:

Co-Chairs.....................................Kate Dafoe, Tara Hodgson Secretary.....................................Nellie Mirshahi Treasurer....................................Kerri Thompson Members –at-large................... Mina Rohani, Sutha Ygaraj, Amanda Ellis

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School council meetings are public, so feel free to join us. Meeting dates are: Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

French I mmersion registration wi ll take place from January 19- February 9, 2018 Information sessions for the French Immersion (FI) program will take place at French Immersion schools on January 18, 2018 at 7 p.m. FI registration will begin January 19, 2018. In order to streamline the registration process, parents or guardians of Senior Kindergarten students entering Grade 1 in 2018, and wishing to enrol in the FI Program, can visit or call their home school office (where your child currently attends) and request an Office Index Card - short version. The Office Index Card must be signed by the principal of the home school. Parents or guardians then take this form, along with one piece of identification showing t8eir address to your designated French Immersion school to register between January 19 and February 9, 2017. This eliminates the need to provide duplicate enrolment information or to pre-register.

Families registering students who do not currently attend a YRDSB school will need to complete full registration paperwork at their designated FI school. Information required for registration includes:

• Proof of child’s age (Birth Certificate/Passport)• Any legal documents related to custody arrangements if applicable• Proof of Residency of the student - two documents, one from each of the categories below showing the

home address;o Category A - notice of tax assessment, current rental/lease agreement, agreement to purchase

including proof of purchase provided before the pupil attends the school, or property tax bill,and

o Category B - utility bill, bank statement or other official document.

YRDSB’s FI Accommodation Plan provides long-term consistency and equity of access to all students in York Region and will enable YRDSB to continue to offer the FI program to all who wish to enrol. The FI program will be offered in Dual Track or Single Track settings, in a variety of configurations. In order to meet community needs and optimize available space in our schools, a community's Grade 1-8 FI program may be provided over more than one school during the course of a student's FI education. This will allow flexibility in addressing community needs and the opportunity to use existing space in schools. Please note: Some of the FI accommodation plans will require facility modifications or the development of new schools and will require short-term transition plans that might include overflow while we work toward the long-term vision. Overflow refers to situations in which the Board directs students to attend a school other than their community school or optional program for a specific period of time, as defined in Policy #108.

Looking Ahead November 30th – School Council presents: Dinner and a Movie 6:00 – 8:30pm

Register at School Cash Online December 20th – School Council presents: Holiday Breakfast for Families 8:15 – 9:00am Christmas & Winter Break: December 25, 2017 – January 5, 2018 inclusive January 18th – Grade 1 French Immersion Information Evening January 19th – P A Day; Kindergarten Registration & Grade 1 French Immersion Registration

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Grade 8 visit to

Dr G W Williams SS

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5 6 Day 2 7 Day 3

Photo Retakes in a.m.

Your Voice

Conference

Fresh From the Farm

Pick up 3 - 4pm

8 Day 4

Walk to School

9 Day 5

Peace Tree

Conference

10 Day 1

Remembrance

Day Assembly

10:30am

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Grade 7 students to

VORC

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SK Vision Screening

15 Day 4 16 Day 5

Crime Stoppers

Student Symposium

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19 20 Day 2 21 Day 3

Report Cards

home

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Parent Teacher

Interviews 4 - 8pm

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P A Day Parent Teacher

Interviews 9 - 11

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Grade 6 VIP

29 Day 3 30 Day 4

Character Assembly

2pm

6 - 8:30pm Dinner

& a Movie

November 2017

Mr Greek Lunch

Mr Greek Lunch

Mr Greek Lunch

Mr Greek Lunch

Mr Greek Lunch

Pizza Lunch

Pizza Lunch

Pizza Lunch

Pizza Lunch

Pizza Lunch

Aurora Grove School Council presents DINNER & A MOVIE. Thursday, November 30th doors open at 5:30 pm. Come to the gym. FUNDRAISING for School TECHNOLOGY through pizza, popcorn, and drink sales. The movie will begin approximately 6:30pm. We will have chairs set up for parents. Students are encouraged to bring a blanket or small cushion to sit on. Food must be pre-ordered. See school cash online. Pizza slices are not super-sized so take that into consideration when ordering for your family. All profit will be used to buy new technology for the school. The movie is a FAMILY MOVIE for all ages- Cars 3 is a 2017 Ameri-can 3D computer-animated auto racing sports comedy drama film pro-duced by Pixar and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lighting McQueen finds him-self pushed out of the sport that he loves. Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage.

Doors open at 5:30pm. Dinner will be served between 5:45 - 6:15pm. The movie will run from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

UNDER THE STARS

SATURDAYNOVEMBER 25, 2017

SANTA

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

PARADE

A U R O R A ’ S

Travelling south on Yonge Streetfrom Orchard Heights Boulevardto Murray Drive.

Please note, we reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities.

The Salvation Army will collectfood donations and letters toSanta along the route prior tothe start of the parade.

aurora.ca/santaparade905-726-4762 • #AuroraSantaParade

Adventure DayScanlon Creek Nature CentrePA Day Camp (ages 6-12 years)

Join us for an exciting PA Dayfull of exploration, fun and adventure!

PROGRAM DATES AND FEES • Friday November 17th, 2017 • Friday November 24th, 2017 • Friday January 26th, 2018 • Friday February 2nd, 2018

HOURS: 9 am - 4 pm* FEE: $45 per day*Extended camp hours available until 5 pm sharp: $10 per participant per day

CONNECT WITH NATURE through a variety of activities: • Shelter and Fire Building • Pirate Treasure Hunt • Snowshoeing/Kicksledding • Olympic Themed Winter Games • Orienteering • Arts and Crafts

LOCATIONScanlon Creek Nature Centre2450 9th Line, Bradford

To register visit www.LSRCA.on.ca/educationSend inquiries to [email protected]

Let the adventure begin!

Helping kids eat well and perform better

NOVEMBER SPECIALS

For the month of November your child can enjoy any of the following:

Meat lasagna

or

Vegetable lasagna

or

Gluten-friendly Meat lasagna

or Turkey burger

These items are available as a combo or entrée only. Visit us on-line to see our full menu.

Our November specials are available only until November 30th. Place your orders today!

It is never too late to order. The Kid’s Kitchen hot lunch program is fully flexible and convenient. Place orders at any time for as many days as you like that suits your lifestyle. Please visit www.kidskitchen.ca to view our full menu.

Do you need a sweet treat for a special occasion?

Our in-house, nut free bakery can create whatever you require!

Need something different to wow your guests? Ask about our novelty cake jars and push pops!

Call us to order for your next event.

905.604.6447 | thesweetdish.ca | [email protected]

Made from scratch every day. Your child(ren)’s lunches will always be made fresh in the morning. If we can’t make something, we only use suppliers that share our passion for high quality food.

Ordering is easy! Login to place your orders at www.kidskitchen.ca Orders are accepted until 10am the previous business day (on Friday for Monday orders).

Spend more quality time with your kids. Leave the lunches to us!

905.944.0210 | www.kidskitchen.ca | [email protected]

Creativity Thrives Here | Arts Mackenzie Applications for September 2018 The York Region District School Board’s specialized arts program is designed for students who learn through the arts. At Arts Mackenzie, students will develop strong academic, artistic and life skills in a safe, inclusive environment. Arts Mackenzie students are incorporated into the academic and extra-curricular life at Alexander Mackenzie High School. While working towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students are required to take a minimum of eight arts credits in their chosen discipline. Students may apply to study one of the following Arts Mackenzie disciplines: dance, music (strings, instrumental, vocal), theatre or visual arts. Benefits of Enhancing Your Secondary School Experience with Arts Mackenzie:

• Academic programming enhanced by two arts credits in your discipline per year to achieve OSSD and YRDSB Specialized Arts Certificate

• A kinaesthetic instructional approach to acquiring traditional, digital and financial literacy skills

• Develop confidence and perseverance while building transferable skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and higher order thinking

• Extended learning opportunities from professional guest artists, unique field trips, and cross-curricular activities

Application Deadline: Applications for September 2018 are due to Alexander Mackenzie High School by December 1, 2017. Auditions will be held in January 2018. Students who submit a completed application on time will be guaranteed an audition. For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/ARTSMackenzie or contact [email protected] .

This program is right for you if you are a resident of Ontario (19+) and need to:

• Enhance your employability skills• Gain or upgrade computer skills for the workplace• Prepare for college, university or apprenticeship programs• Prepare for a High School Credit program or GED• Gainconfidenceinlife,workandstudies

Our iWIN Program will help you reach your goals faster! Get individualized support from a highly qualified and experiencedinstructor and create a class schedule that works for you.

The iWIN Program is offered at no cost to eligible learners by the York Region District School Board, with support from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

DESIGN YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS

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From the list below, select what you need help with in order to find or secure sustainable employment:

Finding and using information Communicating ideas and information Understanding and using numbers (math)

Using digital technology (computer skills)Managing your learning (goal setting and action plans)Engaging with others (“soft skills” such as customer-service)

Date: ___________________ Time: _________________________

Book your assessment today!

Select the program(s) you’d like to learn:

Getting to Know a Computer - Terminology - Hardware and software - Mouse skills - Keyboarding

Getting Started with Email - Setting up a new address - Sending/receiving email - Attaching a document

(résumé, picture, etc.)

Internet Searches - Conducting searches - Making searches more effective - Choosing reliable sites

File Management - SavingfilestoaharddriveorUSB - Creating folders - Movingfiles

Basic Text and Image Skills(in MS Word)

- Working with documents - Movingtext - Inserting pictures, clip art, shapes - Formatting images and shapes - Creating a basic chart/table - Using spell-check - Inserting, editing and removing a

header/footer

Basic Computer SkillsMinimum time commitment - 8 classes

MathMinimum time commitment - 8 classes

- Basic arithmetic - Money math - Time (time sheets, calendars) - Math for college

English Language SkillsMinimum time commitment - 8 classes

- Grammar: parts of speech, word order, parts of a sentence

- Mechanics: punctuation, capitalization, spelling

- Writing complete sentences - Verb tenses, agreement

Employment and Academic Skills Upgrading

Microsoft Office Skills Intermediate to Advanced

- Word: working with tabs, bullets and numbering, drawing objects, using building blocks,tables,mailmerge,macros.CreatingflyersusingWordArt,imagesandtables

- Excel:conditionalformatting,sortingandfilteringdata,pivottablesandcharts,security features, larger orders and charts

- PowerPoint: slide show view, animations, inserting sound, charts, tables and objects. Creating presentations using animation and sound. Delivering presentations to a group.

- Publisher : using master pages, customizing schemes, page set-up and layout. Creating an original tri-fold brochure and other business stationary such as gift certificateandflyers

- Outlook:tasks,folders,mailboxoptions - Access: queries, creating forms, form and report controls, macros

Microsoft Office Skills Introduction

- Word:creatingandeditingoriginaldocuments,usingproofingtools,templates,setting page layout

- Excel:enteringdata,formattingworksheets,settingworksheetlayout,creatingformulas,exercises

- PowerPoint: creating simple presentations - Publisher :creatingbasicpublications,formattingobjects,duplicatinganexisting

tri-fold brochure - Outlook: making contacts, using the calendar - Access:creatingrelationaldatabasetables,fieldproperties

Computer Skills for Employment and Further EducationBlended learning using training software and instructional support Minimum time commitment - 8 classes

Get individualized support and instruction while preparing for your high school credit program or GED (high school equivalency). All subjects are offered.

High School Credit or GED Preparation

Email for Employment - Subject line - Address: to, cc, bcc - Reply, reply all, and forward - Body of email - Howtoattachafile - Formal/informal tone - Purpose of email

Résumés and Cover Letters - How to format - Salutations and closings - Purpose of letter - Appropriate language and tone - Inserting, editing and removing a

header/footer - Applying to positions online

Digital Technology for Effective Job Searches and Online ApplicationsMinimum time commitment - 8 classes

Conversation Group - Weekly topics for discussion - Appropriate language and tone

- Workplace culture and etiquette - Body language - Enhanced pronunciation - Confidencebuilding

Soft Skills and Successful Oral CommunicationOnce a week

Increasing Keyboarding Speed

Google at WorkOnce a Week

- Gmail - Calendar - Drive

- Sharing documents- Hangouts

- English as a

Second Language (ESL)

- Language Instruction

for Newcomers (LINC)

- Academic Upgrading and

Computer Skills

- Citizenship and IELTS Preparation

Have a question? We are just

one phone call away!

905-731-9557

FREE CLASSES FOR ADULTS

BUILD A BETTER FUTURE!

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Please call 905-731-9557 or email [email protected] more information.

REGISTRATION IS ONGOING

York Region District School Board would like to acknowledge and thank our community partners for their ongoing support and contribution to the success of our language and skills training programs. We value and cherish your dedication to the needs of our community!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

ESL Course DescriptionsLINC Course DescriptionsEmployment and Academic Preparation Course DescriptionsCourse Locations and Schedule

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada

Courses are available from ESL Literacy to CLB 10Develop effective language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for daily life in Canada. Varied course offerings based on learner’s current CLB’s.

Listening & SpeakingFocus on listening and speaking to develop effective communication skills for daily life, employment, and academic study.

Reading & WritingFocus on reading and writing to develop effective communication skills for daily life, employment, and academic study.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

SKILL-BASED COURSES

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

SPECIALIZED COURSES

Single level courses based on learner’s current CLB’s in Speaking & Writing. This course is divided into two parts: Listening/Speaking & Reading/Writing.

Courses are available from CLB 3 to 10

Varied course offerings based on learner’s academic and professional needs and areas of interest.

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Courses are available from CLB 2 to 8

Pronunciation

Learn to speak English with confidence and clarity by learning to form the sounds, use the natural rhythm and correct stress of the English language. Varied course offerings based on learner’s current CLB’s.

Courses are available from CLB 1 to 10

Conversation

Focus on listening and speaking to develop and enhance effective conversation strategies for success in Canadian society, education system, and workplace. Whether interviewing for a job, speaking to your child’s teacher, or speaking to any other professional, this course will enable you to communicate with more confidence and clarity of speech.Varied course offerings based on learner’s current CLB’s.

Minimum requirement of CLB 5

Workplace Preparation

Develop effective speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for success in Canadian workplaces. This course addresses original Resume and Cover Letter writing, successful interview and presentation skills, Health and Safety training, and computer skills for employment.

SPECIALIZED COURSES

CLB 6-9

Entrepreneurial World Of Business

Develop effective speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for success in the real world of business. This course addresses the language and concepts of good hiring practices, managing people effectively, team work, and starting your own business in Canada.

CLB 6-9

Professional Business English

Develop effective speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for success in the professional world of business in Canada including workplace related communication and computer skills.

Minimum requirement of CLB 5

IELTS Preparation

Take this course to become familiar with the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam format, acquire effective test-taking strategies, and expand your academic vocabulary and communication skills.

Culturally Specific Language CirclesWork with others from the same background to improve conversation and pronunciation skills while networking and building relationships in your community.

Language Classes For SeniorsWork with others from your community to develop effective communication and language skills and become more independent in daily life.

Must be 18 years of age. Call to register!

905-731-9557

VISITING CANADA? TAKE ONE OF OUR COURSES!

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Minimum requirement of CLB 3 in Speaking

Citizenship

This course will develop effective language skills in preparing learners to take the Canadian Citizenship test through a focus on specific vocabulary and necessary concepts.

CLB 6 - 10

Reading & Writing through Novel Studies

Enhance reading and writing skills and develop effective academic strategies through the study of novels.

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Computer Skills Upgrading Develop practical computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, E-mail, Internet, Google) for success in Canadian workplace and post-secondary education. Work at your own pace to advance your computer skills for employment, college preparation, or use in daily life.

Basic Computer Skills Develop basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, E-mail, Internet) for success in Canadian workplaces and post-secondary education. Whether looking to upgrade your employability skills, prepare for college, or use computers in daily life, this course will build your confidence and abilities while working at your own pace.

Employment and Academic Skills UpgradingUpgrade your reading, writing, math, computer and/or soft skills in order to pursue a degree or career. Whether preparing for Adult Credit School, Apprenticeship or College, returning to work or education, this course will provide individualized instruction at your own pace.

Develop effective communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for successful integration in Canadian society, workplace, and academic study. Enhance language skills for Citizenship and employment preparation. Build important computer skills for life in Canada.

Literacy and Computer Skills for Adults with Special Needs

GED Preparation

Get individualized support and instruction while preparing for your GED. All subjects are offered.

Through individualized instruction and support, adults with varying levels of abilities build and enhance their employability and life skills for success and independence at their own pace.

LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)

EMPLOYMENT ANDACADEMIC PREPARATION

CLB 2 to 5

MAPLE & VAUGHAN Morning Afternoon Evening SaturdayAhmadiyya Mosque √Al Palladini Community Centre √Discovery Public School √Dufferin Clark Library √Maple Library √Maple High School √North Thornhill Community Centre √Pierre Berton Resource Library √St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church √Woodbridge College √Woodbridge Library √Woodbridge Lions Club √Woodbridge Public School √ √MARKHAM & UNIONVILLEAngus Glen Library √ √Aldergrove Public School √Armadale Public School √Bridle Trail Baptist Church √ √Ellen Fairclough Public School √Markham Chinese Cultural Centre of FCCM √ √Markham Chinese Baptist Church √ √Markham South Welcome Centre √ √ √Milliken Gospel Church √ √Milliken Mills Library √Parkland Public School √Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School √Social Services Network √Unionville Alliance Church √ √Unionville High School √AURORA & NEWMARKETAlexander Muir Public School √Aurora High School √ √Bethel Church √RICHMOND HILLBayview Hill Community Centre √ √Bayview Secondary School √ √Richmond Hill United Church √ √Richmond Hill Chinese Baptist Church √ √Richmond Hill Christian Community Church √ √Rouge Woods Community Centre √ √STOUFFVILLEWhitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre √

EastRidge Evangelical Missionary Church √ √THORNHILLBathurst Clark Resource Library √ √Thornhill Baptist Church √Thornhill Community Library √ √Uplands Community Learning Centre √ √ √

COURSE LOCATIONS AND TIMESCITIZENSHIP Markham Chinese Baptist Church √

Richmond Hill Chinese Baptist Church √

Uplands Community Learning Centre √

COMPUTER TRAINING, GED PREP, SKILLS UPGRADING/LBSYork Works - Stouffville √ √Uplands Community Learning Centre √ √ √

Participation House √ √LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS (LINC)Uplands Community Learning Centre √

Click the table for specific location information and

directions.

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Are you...• 19+ and a resident of Ontario?• Working on upgrading your resume?• In need of high school credits or a GED?• Applying for an apprenticeship or second career?• Looking for computer skills for office administration?• Working on your soft-skills?

Take a free class! Improve your computer skills and prepare for work or school!

UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS AND BUILD A BETTER FUTURE!

Questions? Ready to register? Courses and locations are always being added! Call 905-731-9557 today to learn more.